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Showtime announced Thursday that the upcoming eighth season of "Dexter," premiering Sunday, June 30, will be its last. The network also released a sneak peek at the season premiere, where Dexter (Michael C. Hall) and Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) come face-to-face for the first time since the shocking season-seven finale.

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"When it debuted in 2006, 'Dexter' redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape," Showtime Chairman and CEO Matthew C. Blank said in a statement. "'Dexter' paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come."

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Tom Cruise shuts down Hollywood Boulevard for his "Oblivion" premiere at the Dolby Theatre. He discusses the intense fight scenes, intense stunts and romance in his new movie. (Published Tuesday, March 4, 2014)

Added David Nevins, President of Entertainment: "'Dexter' is a landmark franchise for our network, and we cannot wait to unveil the conclusion of this series, as we know it, to the millions of passionate fans who have supported the show season after season. We'd like to thank Michael, Jennifer, and 'Dexter's' indomitable cast, executive producers, writers and crew for eight incredible seasons."